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Zoe Ley
Apr 14, 2026
Zoe Ley
The 10 Best Prepared Cards in Secrets of Strixhaven
The new prepared mechanic from Secrets of Strixhaven looks like it'll have some very strong cards for Commander. But which ones are the best?
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Decorum Dissertation
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Pox Plague
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Ominous Harvest
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Peer into the Abyss
93%inclusion14 decks15 decks
83%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
73%inclusion11 decks15 decks
71%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
80%inclusion12 decks15 decks
69%synergy
Deadly Rollick
93%inclusion14 decks15 decks
69%synergy
Grim Tutor
80%inclusion12 decks15 decks
68%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
87%inclusion13 decks15 decks
68%synergy
Howling Mine
67%inclusion10 decks15 decks
63%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
100%inclusion15 decks15 decks
62%synergy
Exquisite Blood
73%inclusion11 decks15 decks
60%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
67%inclusion10 decks15 decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
100%inclusion15 decks15 decks
33%synergy
Jet Medallion
87%inclusion13 decks15 decks
25%synergy
Feed the Swarm
73%inclusion11 decks15 decks
23%synergy
Lightning Greaves
73%inclusion11 decks15 decks
40%synergy
Opposition Agent
67%inclusion10 decks15 decks
57%synergy
Necropotence
67%inclusion10 decks15 decks
52%synergy
Toxic Deluge
67%inclusion10 decks15 decks
30%synergy
Dark Deal
67%inclusion10 decks15 decks
56%synergy
Sign in Blood
67%inclusion10 decks15 decks
31%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
60%inclusion9 decks15 decks
52%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
100%inclusion15 decks15 decks
73%synergy
Chrome Mox
100%inclusion15 decks15 decks
94%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
100%inclusion15 decks15 decks
79%synergy
Imperial Seal
93%inclusion14 decks15 decks
86%synergy
Ancient Tomb
87%inclusion13 decks15 decks
75%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
87%inclusion13 decks15 decks
73%synergy
Mox Diamond
87%inclusion13 decks15 decks
83%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
80%inclusion12 decks15 decks
51%synergy
The One Ring
80%inclusion12 decks15 decks
71%synergy
Mana Vault
73%inclusion11 decks15 decks
67%synergy
Creatures
Crypt Ghast
60%inclusion9 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
44%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
43%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
36%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
34%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
40%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
39%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
31%synergy
Skirge Familiar
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
35%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
-18%synergy
Fate Unraveler
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
30%synergy
Master of the Feast
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
24%synergy
Seizan, Perverter of Truth
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
23%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
23%synergy
Gixian Puppeteer
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
23%synergy
Dark Confidant
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Starscape Cleric
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
16%synergy
Sheoldred
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
14%synergy
Blood Artist
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
-18%synergy
Roaming Throne
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
10%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
-12%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
-10%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
1%synergy
Epicure of Blood
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
-6%synergy
Blood Pet
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Gravecrawler
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-8%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Grief
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Murderous Rider
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
0%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
1%synergy
Dread Presence
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-7%synergy
Fell Stinger
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Magus of the Coffers
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
0%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
1%synergy
Defiler of Flesh
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-4%synergy
Ophiomancer
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-10%synergy
Silversmote Ghoul
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Virtus the Veiled
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Boggart Trawler
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-2%synergy
Witch of the Moors
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Indulgent Tormentor
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Imp's Mischief
60%inclusion9 decks15 decks
35%synergy
Infernal Grasp
60%inclusion9 decks15 decks
35%synergy
Snuff Out
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
40%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
30%synergy
Baleful Mastery
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
45%synergy
Cabal Ritual
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
28%synergy
Culling the Weak
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
24%synergy
Ad Nauseam
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
37%synergy
Force of Despair
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
26%synergy
Go for the Throat
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
10%synergy
Withering Torment
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Defile
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
-10%synergy
Withering Boon
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
22%synergy
Bitter Triumph
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
17%synergy
Necrologia
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
25%synergy
Dismember
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
16%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
1%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Soul Shatter
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
8%synergy
Darkness
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
10%synergy
Rain of Filth
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
17%synergy
Blood Pact
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
16%synergy
Cut Down
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
9%synergy
Entomb
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
1%synergy
Not Dead After All
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Deadly Dispute
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
-13%synergy
Undying Malice
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Overkill
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Fatal Push
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Village Rites
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-19%synergy
Songs of the Damned
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
1%synergy
Consuming Corruption
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-9%synergy
Slaughter Pact
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Nightcreep
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Shallow Grave
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Demonic Consultation
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Sudden Death
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Offer Immortality
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-2%synergy
Saw in Half
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-2%synergy
Feign Death
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-1%synergy
Tragic Slip
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-13%synergy
Sorceries
Damnation
60%inclusion9 decks15 decks
40%synergy
Reanimate
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
14%synergy
Bubbling Muck
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
31%synergy
Night's Whisper
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
22%synergy
Damnable Pact
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
36%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
37%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
36%synergy
Thoughtseize
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
35%synergy
Diabolic Intent
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
18%synergy
Exsanguinate
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
9%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
22%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
27%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Read the Bones
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
10%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Mutilate
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
16%synergy
Profane Tutor
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
9%synergy
Painful Lesson
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Beseech the Queen
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Cruel Tutor
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Life's Finale
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Agonizing Remorse
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Temporal Extortion
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Foreboding Fruit
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Duress
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
0%synergy
Inquisition of Kozilek
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Pain's Reward
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-10%synergy
Dark Petition
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Ambition's Cost
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Pointed Discussion
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Bitter Ordeal
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Pilfer
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Zof Consumption
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Chain of Smog
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Aetherflux Reservoir
60%inclusion9 decks15 decks
50%synergy
Font of Mythos
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
51%synergy
Mindcrank
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
48%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
22%synergy
Temple Bell
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
51%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
40%synergy
Commander's Plate
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
34%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
31%synergy
Horn of Greed
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
25%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
23%synergy
Memory Jar
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
26%synergy
Mithril Coat
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
14%synergy
Spellbook
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
19%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-11%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Crawlspace
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Defense Grid
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Ankh of Mishra
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Mana Web
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Helm of the Host
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Library of Leng
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-7%synergy
Expedition Map
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-5%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Staff of Domination
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
29%synergy
Underworld Dreams
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
41%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Sanguine Bond
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
28%synergy
Lich's Mastery
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
25%synergy
Necrodominance
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
24%synergy
Animate Dead
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
9%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Greed
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
10%synergy
No Mercy
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Dance of the Dead
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
10%synergy
Contamination
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Wound Reflection
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
10%synergy
Waste Not
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-4%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
1%synergy
Court of Ambition
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Grave Pact
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-13%synergy
Painful Quandary
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-3%synergy
Oubliette
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Revel in Riches
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Infernal Darkness
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Chains of Mephistopheles
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Bitterblossom
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
-1%synergy
Professor Onyx
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
8%synergy
Ob Nixilis Reignited
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
100%inclusion15 decks15 decks
45%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
87%inclusion13 decks15 decks
57%synergy
Urza's Saga
60%inclusion9 decks15 decks
52%synergy
Lake of the Dead
60%inclusion9 decks15 decks
55%synergy
Reliquary Tower
60%inclusion9 decks15 decks
30%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
42%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
44%synergy
Bojuka Bog
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
-7%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
24%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
8%synergy
War Room
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
17%synergy
Command Beacon
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
18%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
10%synergy
Wasteland
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
19%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
16%synergy
Deserted Temple
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
16%synergy
Castle Locthwain
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Strip Mine
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
17%synergy
City of Traitors
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
18%synergy
Crystal Vein
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Thespian's Stage
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
8%synergy
Zhalfirin Void
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Mortuary Mire
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-6%synergy
Memorial to Folly
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Vesuva
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Ebon Stronghold
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Witch's Cottage
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-18%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Peat Bog
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Homeward Path
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion15 decks15 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion10 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
67%inclusion10 decks15 decks
41%synergy
Lotus Petal
60%inclusion9 decks15 decks
53%synergy
Mind Stone
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
24%synergy
Grim Monolith
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
37%synergy
Mox Amber
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
36%synergy
Mox Opal
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
37%synergy
The Soul Stone
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
-9%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
-1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-2%synergy
Staff of Compleation
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Basalt Monolith
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Coveted Jewel
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
1%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-2%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
87%inclusion13 decks15 decks
-8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
30%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
22%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
20%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Marsh Flats
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
10%synergy
Polluted Delta
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
10%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
10%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Cave
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-2%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Boggart Trawler
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-2%synergy
Zof Consumption
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
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